Burkina Faso: Scaled-up military operations threaten civiliansViolence escalated in Burkina Faso in November, with the number of reported fatalities reaching the highest levels since June 2023. This attack by suspected military forces took place amid widespread violence targeting civilians suspected of collaborating with JNIM fighters. The resulting clashes and drone strikes by military forces against JNIM claimed dozens of casualties among soldiers and militants, with some sources claiming that hundreds may have died. The battle for Kidal saw confrontations between FAMa and the Wagner Group against the Permanent Strategic Framework (CSP) rebel coalition. Following intense drone strikes, the CSP withdrew, and Kidal town fell under the control of FAMa and Wagner.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 07, 2023 14:55 UTC